WHOLE CHARACTER
的
possessive or descriptive particle
的 is usually the possessive/descriptive particle de; it has special dictionary readings in 的确, 目的, and 的士.
Character Familiesleft / right
的
possessive or descriptive particle
的 is usually the possessive/descriptive particle de; it has special dictionary readings in 的确, 目的, and 的士.
GF0025–2021 character list · 一级, 二级, 四级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
left / right
Pieces are shown with documented or clearly limited roles; the complete glyph remains standard.
LEFT VISUAL PIECE
白
white; clear
A visible part in 百. Its modern white meaning does not by itself explain hundred.
In 的: left visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
RIGHT VISUAL PIECE
勺
spoon; ladle
Standalone meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.
In 的: right visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
Tone neutral
- possessive or descriptive particle
- 我的my/mine
- 妈妈的书mother’s book
Tone 2
- truly; really
- 的确indeed
Tone 4
- target; aim
- 目的purpose
Tone 1
- taxi
- 的士taxi
- 打的to take a taxi
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